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Psalms
The Long Ones
The Leftovers
100

John 3:16

NIV For God so ____ the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have ___ life.

ESV For God so ___ the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have ___ life.

John 3:16

NIV For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.

ESV For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.

100

Psalm 18:28

NIV You, Lord, keep my ___ burning;
    my God turns ___ darkness into light.

ESV For it is you who light my ___;
    the Lord my God lightens ___ darkness.

Psalm 18:28

NIV You, Lord, keep my lamp burning;
    my God turns my darkness into light.

ESV For it is you who light my lamp;
    the Lord my God lightens my darkness.

200

Romans 12:2

NIV Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his ___, pleasing and ___ will.

ESV Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is ___ and acceptable and ___.


Romans 12:2

NIV Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.

ESV Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.

200

Psalm 119:105

NIV Your word is a lamp for my ___,
    a light on my ___.

ESV Your word is a lamp to my___
    and a light to my ___.

Psalm 119:105

NIV Your word is a lamp for my feet,
    a light on my path.

ESV Your word is a lamp to my feet
    and a light to my path.

200

Exodus 34:6

NIV And he passed in front of Moses, proclaiming, “The Lord, the Lord, the compassionate and gracious God, ___ __ ___, abounding in love and faithfulness, maintaining love to thousands, and forgiving wickedness, rebellion and sin. 

ESV The Lord passed before him and proclaimed, “The Lord, the Lord, a God merciful and gracious, ___ __ ___, and abounding in steadfast love and faithfulness, 

Exodus 34:6

NIV And he passed in front of Moses, proclaiming, “The Lord, the Lord, the compassionate and gracious God, slow to anger, abounding in love and faithfulness, maintaining love to thousands, and forgiving wickedness, rebellion and sin. 

ESV The Lord passed before him and proclaimed, “The Lord, the Lord, a God merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and abounding in steadfast love and faithfulness,

200

Romans 8:28

NIV And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been ___ according to his ___.

ESV And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are ___ according to his ___.

Romans 8:28

NIV And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.

ESV And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose.

300

Hebrews 4:12

NIV For the word of God is alive and ___. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, ___ and marrow; it judges the ___ and attitudes of the heart.

ESV For the word of God is living and ___, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing to the division of soul and of spirit, of ___ and of marrow, and discerning the ___ and intentions of the heart.

Hebrews 4:12

NIV For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart.

ESV For the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing to the division of soul and of spirit, of joints and of marrow, and discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart.

300

Psalm 16:11

NIV You make known to me the ___ of ___;
    you will fill me with joy in your presence,
    with eternal ____ at your right hand.

ESV You make known to me the ___ of ___;
    in your presence there is fullness of joy;
    at your right hand are ____ forevermore.

Psalm 16:11

NIV You make known to me the path of life;
    you will fill me with joy in your presence,
    with eternal pleasures at your right hand.

ESV You make known to me the path of life;
    in your presence there is fullness of joy;
    at your right hand are pleasures forevermore.

300

Luke 2:8-11

NIV And there were _____ living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord ___ around them, and they were terrified. But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you ___ news that will cause great joy for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord.

ESV And in the same region there were ____ out in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. And an angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord ___ around them, and they were filled with great fear. And the angel said to them, “Fear not, for behold, I bring you ___ news of great joy that will be for all the people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.

Luke 2:8-11

NIV And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord.

ESV And in the same region there were shepherds out in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. And an angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were filled with great fear. And the angel said to them, “Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.

300

1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

NIV ___ ___, ___ continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.

ESV ___ ___, ___ without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.

1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

NIV Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.

ESV Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.

400

Philippians 4:8

NIV ___, brothers and sisters, whatever is ___, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is ___, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is ___ or praiseworthy—think about such things.

ESV ___, brothers, whatever is ___, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is ___, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any ___, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.

Philippians 4:8

NIV Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.

ESV Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.

400

Psalm 27:14

NIV ___ for the Lord; be ___ and take___
    and ___ for the Lord.

ESV ___ for the Lord; be ___, and let your ___ take courage; ___ for the Lord!

Psalm 27:14

NIV Wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart
    and wait for the Lord.

ESV Wait for the Lord; be strong, and let your heart take courage; wait for the Lord!

400

Hebrews 12:1-2

NIV Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great ___ of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us ___ with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him he ___ the cross, scorning its ___, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.

ESV Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a ___ of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us ___ with endurance the race that is set before us, looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him ____ the cross, despising the ___, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God.

Hebrews 12:1-2

NIV Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.

ESV Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God.

400

Psalm 30:11-12

NIV You turned my wailing into ___;
    you removed my ___ and ___ me with joy, that my heart may sing your praises and not be ___.
    Lord my God, I will praise you forever.

ESV You have turned for me my mourning into ___; you have loosed my ___ and ___ me with gladness, that my glory may sing your praise and not be ___. O Lord my God, I will give thanks to you forever!

Psalm 30:11-12

NIV You turned my wailing into dancing;
    you removed my sackcloth and clothed me with joy, that my heart may sing your praises and not be silent.
    Lord my God, I will praise you forever.

ESV You have turned for me my mourning into dancing; you have loosed my sackcloth and clothed me with gladness, that my glory may sing your praise and not be silent. O Lord my God, I will give thanks to you forever!

500

James 3:17

NIV  But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of ___ and ___ ___, ___ and ___.

ESV But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, open to reason, full of ___ and ___ ___, ___ and ___.

James 3:17

NIV  But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere.

ESV But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, open to reason, full of mercy and good fruits, impartial and sincere.

500

Psalm 19:14

NIV May these ___ of my ___ and this ___ of my heart be pleasing in your sight, Lord, my ___ and my ___.

ESV Let the ___ of my ___ and the ___ of my heart be acceptable in your sight, O Lord, my ___ and my ___.

Psalm 19:14

NIV May these words of my mouth and this meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, Lord, my Rock and my Redeemer.

ESV Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in your sight, O Lord, my rock and my redeemer.

500

Psalm 1:1-3

NIV Blessed is the one who does not walk in step with the ___ or stand in the way that sinners take or sit in the company of mockers, but whose ___ is in the law of the Lord, and who ___ on his law day and night. That person is like a tree planted by streams of water, which ___ its fruit in season and whose leaf does not ___— whatever they do prospers.

ESV Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the ___, nor stands in the way of sinners, nor sits in the seat of scoffers; but his ___ is in the law of the Lord, and on his law he ___ day and night. He is like a tree planted by streams of water that ___ its fruit in its season, and its leaf does not ___. In all that he does, he prospers.

Psalm 1:1-3

NIV Blessed is the one who does not walk in step with the wicked or stand in the way that sinners take or sit in the company of mockers, but whose delight is in the law of the Lord, and who meditates on his law day and night. That person is like a tree planted by streams of water, which yields its fruit in season and whose leaf does not wither— whatever they do prospers.

ESV Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the wicked, nor stands in the way of sinners, nor sits in the seat of scoffers; but his delight is in the law of the Lord, and on his law he meditates day and night. He is like a tree planted by streams of water that yields its fruit in its season, and its leaf does not wither. In all that he does, he prospers.

500

Deuteronomy 13:4

NIV It is the Lord your God you must follow, and him you must revere. ___ ___ ___ and ___ him; ___ him and hold fast to him.

ESV You shall walk after the Lord your God and fear him and ___ ___ ___ and ___ his voice, and you shall ___ him and hold fast to him.

Deuteronomy 13:4

NIV It is the Lord your God you must follow, and him you must revere. Keep his commands and obey him; serve him and hold fast to him.

ESV You shall walk after the Lord your God and fear him and keep his commandments and obey his voice, and you shall serve him and hold fast to him.